All Degree Programs

The Berkley School of Nursing offers degree-granting programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Our on-campus and distance-based, online nursing programs emphasize research and scholarship and are grounded in a social justice framework. Our commitment to nursing is infused with the Jesuit values of caring for the whole person — cura personalis — and serving the common good.

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Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs for Direct Entry to Nursing

We offer three program options for those interested in careers in nursing: traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN and Master’s Entry to Nursing. Choose the pathway that’s right for you.

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Master’s Programs

Graduate programs at the Berkley School of Nursing are geared toward prospective students who have broad academic interests in an MS-Nursing degree. We offer an on-campus Entry to Nursing Program as well as several distance-based, online program options.

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Doctoral Programs

The Berkley School of Nursing currently offers the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), the Post-Bachelor’s (BSN) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), the Post-Master’s (MS) Executive Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing. Earning a doctoral degree in nursing allows advanced nursing professionals to reach the top of their field and improve health on a broader scale.

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Online Programs

The Berkley School of Nursing offers online degree programs at the master’s and doctoral levels.

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Program News

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News Story

School of Nursing Graduate Student Evaluates Novel Motorbike Ambulance Service To Improve Maternal Health in Rural Kenya

Alexandra (“Alex”) Jones (G’26), BSN, RN, a BSN-DNP and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) graduate student in Georgetown’s Berkley School of Nursing, traveled to rural Kenya to evaluate a motorbike ambulance program aimed at addressing gaps in care for pregnant and postpartum mothers.

February 20, 2026

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News Story

Georgetown BSN Students Gain Firsthand Experience in Health Policy on Capitol Hill

Undergraduate students from Georgetown’s Berkley School of Nursing traveled to Capitol Hill in February to participate in the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Hispanic Health Policy Summit.

February 17, 2026

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Special Story

DNP vs. PhD: Choosing Your Path in Doctoral Nursing at Georgetown

Compare Georgetown’s PhD in Nursing and DNP. Find the doctoral path that aligns with your career goals and desired impact and learn more.

January 8, 2026